The goal of this project is to identify the most effective law mentors and supervisors in the United States, to synthesize the principles by which they guide and supervise their mentees, and to share these principles and stories with other lawyers who are committed to mentoring the next generation of lawyers.

On Jan. 29, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Christensen signed an order approving updates to Iowa Court Rule 17.300 and the forms for an Iowa Child Support Modification.

This coming May, the Des Moines Metro will be host to an estimated 600 high school students who will be here for the 2026 National High School Mock Trial Championship. Learn how you can help fill welcome bags, volunteer, and other ways you and your firm can contribute.

The ISBA continues to support legal professionals with tools designed to streamline practice management.

On Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. in the House Chambers, Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court addressed a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary.

The Iowa State Bar Association is excited to announce a new initiative designed to help members turn good intentions into healthy habits: the ISBA Wellness Club.

The Iowa Legislature passed the bill establishing the Iowa Court of Appeals, and Governor Robert D. Ray signed it into law in 1976. Look for a series of articles throughout the year in The Iowa Lawyer magazine celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the court.

A Regis Catholic Middle School team from Cedar Rapids won the 2025 Iowa Middle School Mock Trial State Tournament on Dec. 4, 2025, in a competitive final round held at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building. This year's runner-up team was from Marion Independent Schools. The ISBA extends its sincere congratulations to the winning teams.

To assist attorneys with the reporting of their 2025 CLE credits, the ISBA has created an event list that includes CLE titles, state, ethics, wellness, diversity, and juvenile credits, and activity id numbers for each program offered by the ISBA in 2025. The annual reports are due by March 10.

As part of its ongoing focus on lawyer well-being, The Iowa State Bar Association’s Well-Being Committee invited Iowa lawyer-legislators to reflect on how they navigate the added intensity of session alongside demanding legal careers, family responsibilities, and personal commitments.